BREAKING: Cincinnati Bengals Star Ja’Marr Chase Signs $13.5 Million Deal with Netflix for 7-Episode Series About His Journey with the Bengals
In a groundbreaking move that’s capturing attention across the sports and entertainment industries, Cincinnati Bengals superstar wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has signed a $13.5 million deal with Netflix for a new limited series chronicling his extraordinary rise from Louisiana to NFL stardom. The seven-episode series will spotlight Chase’s explosive journey—from his LSU glory days to becoming one of the most electrifying playmakers in football today.
Titled “Chasing Greatness: The Ja’Marr Chase Story,” the series promises fans an unprecedented look behind the scenes at Chase’s path to the top: the grind, the glory, the pressure, and the bond he shares with teammates and fans in Cincinnati. Produced by Netflix’s award-winning sports documentary team, Chase will take an active role as executive producer to ensure his story is told authentically.
“I’ve worked my whole life for this,” Chase said in a statement. “But people only see the touchdowns. Now they’ll see what it took—the sacrifices, the pain, the trust in the process, and how Cincinnati became home. This one’s for the fans who believed from day one.”
The series will highlight Chase’s record-breaking rookie season, his chemistry with quarterback Joe Burrow, and the duo’s transformation into one of the most feared offensive tandems in the NFL. It will also dive into Chase’s off-field challenges, his focus on mental toughness, and his evolution as a leader both on and off the field.
Netflix is reportedly eyeing an early 2026 release, perfectly timed to coincide with the NFL’s centennial celebrations. Each 50-minute episode will blend exclusive interviews, rare locker-room footage, and cinematic re-creations of defining moments in Chase’s career—from his LSU championship run to his dominance in the pros.
Bengals fans have flooded social media with excitement, calling the series a “must-watch for football fans everywhere” and “a showcase of pure greatness in stripes.”
The $13.5 million deal marks Netflix’s latest bold step into sports storytelling—and Chase’s combination of charisma, intensity, and authenticity makes him a perfect fit.
With “Chasing Greatness: The Ja’Marr Chase Story” now in production, the lights are back on in Cincinnati. The world is about to witness the rise of a player who’s redefining what it means to be a superstar—one route, one touchdown, and one unforgettable moment at a time.
‘Doing The Wrong Things For The Right Reasons’: Hynes Wants Smarter Decisions From Kaprizov
John Hynes plans to meet with Kirill Kaprizov to address turnovers, saying the winger’s competitiveness sometimes leads to risky decisions.
ST. PAUL, Minn - It is so easy to look at a boxscore stat like turnovers and make an assumption of a players game. Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov has 18 turnovers on the season through 11 games.
He has five turnovers in the last two games. Three of them led to direct goals and another one of them led to a penalty which resulted in a goal.
On Tuesday, Kaprizov turned the puck over one time but that turnover loomed large.
After a solid full 60 minutes from Kaprizov which included his sixth goal of the season, and first goal at 5-on-5 of the year, Kaprizov turned the puck over which gave the Jets possession of the puck.
Kyle Connor, a two-time 40-goal scorer and seven-time 30-goal scorer, made no mistake when Mark Scheifele passed it to him in the slot.
“I see a guy that’s highly competitive that wants to win, that wants to be a difference maker. I think there’s certain aspects of his game that I need to talk with him about. It’s not for a lack of effort or lack of care," Wild head coach John Hynes said about Kaprizov's turnovers. "I just think there’s times where you have to have some better decisions. But other than that, mostly with the team, it’s sometimes doing the wrong things for the right reasons, right? You want to make the difference. You want to make a play, but sometimes they’re not there. I think that’s a big part of it.”
On Sunday, Kaprizov had two turnovers that led to goals. On the Sharks second goal of the game, which gave them an early 2-0 lead, Kaprizov turned the puck over to the point for Timothy Liljegren.
Liljegren then walked into the zone and juked Kaprizov out of his socks and drove the net hard. The puck landed on the stick of Michael Misa and the young center got his first in the NHL.
"You know, if you're asking me specifically about Kirill, it’s the care of the guys you know is what you respect about them, but now it's we got to channel that care and that energy in the right directions and continue to move forward in a positive direction," Hynes said after Sunday's loss to the Sharks.
Well Kaprizov limited his turnovers on Tuesday but still his one proved costly.
It is one thing if you are constantly turning the puck over and not putting up points. Kaprizov has six goals and nine assists in 11 games and leads the Wild in points. He is in the top-five in the NHL in points.
Like Hynes said, it is not for a lack of care or effort. He has one goal and three assists in the last two games despite his five turnovers. But three of them have led directly to goals and four of them have resulted in goals.
“It’s hard. It sometimes happens," Kaprizov said. "We know, everyone, we should play better and it starts from us, from me especially, and from other guys, too, from whole team. We need to play better. Sometimes happens. We need to be more focused, play more like say I don’t know right way and enjoy the hockey. Now sometimes simple but big mistakes and we need to be better.”
The Wild need the soon to be highest paid player in the league to help the team win, not turn pucks over that result in goals and losses. But Hynes plans to address it. Again, it is not for a lack of effort or care.
Kaprizov is trying to make plays and be creative. But sometimes you need to simplify it and not force plays. We all know how pretty it looks when stuff like that clicks. But right now it isn't clicking and these turnovers have led to a 3-5-3 record in the first 11 games.
